Mindset
Mindset of Champions 6: Coaching Philosophies
Next up in our Mindset of Champions series, we look closely at the coaching philosophies of those who have taken team...
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Attack
Attack, Attack and More Attack
The notion of the contest is becoming more difficult for the defensive side to manage in all areas of the game. Nick Bishop explores how ...
Defence
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
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Bledisloe draw leaves Aussies with hollow feeling
The Wallabies denied the All Blacks a record 18th consecutive victory with a 12-12 draw in Sydney on Saturday night. ...
Attack
Coming soon: Wayne Smith on winning the ball
According to Wayne Smith, at least 40% of tries scored worldwide come from turnover ball. In this new series, Wayne s...
News & Opinions
France 2014: Women's Rugby comes of age
The Women’s Rugby World Cup has been a remarkable success, and things have never looked better for the women’s game. ...
News & Opinions
Cheika inspires Waratahs to historic Super Rugby victory
With the NSW Waratahs’ victory in the Super Rugby final, Michael Cheika is now the first coach to have captured the m...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 5: Dan and Richie's Careers
Following the previous episode on these great player’s lives, we hear from Dan and Richie on their career journeys. F...
Attack
Brave attacking style powers Ireland past NZ
Murray Kinsella wraps up his analysis of the stunning Irish women’s victory over New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby Wor...
Defence
Irish defence and conditioning stun New Zealand
Murray Kinsella begins a look at how the Ireland women’s team pulled off one of the finest results in the history of ...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 4: Dan and Richie's Stories
Our Mindset of Champions series continues with an exclusive look at the lives two of modern rugby’s most influential ...
Sevens
7's at the Games: Tietjens raises the stakes in the quest for gold
180,000 tickets were sold for the two days of Sevens action at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Beaten finalists New Z...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 3: Leigh Halfpenny
The third episode of the ‘The Mindset of Champions’ features British Lion, Welsh international, and IRB Player of the...
News & Opinions
German lessons from the 'other' World Cup
Germany showed at the FIFA World Cup that they are the world’s best football team. Graham Jenkins looks at what RWC c...
